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GREER, Thomas & Elizabeth

Born 16 August 1932
Born 2 February 1932

Origin Belfast, Northern Ireland
First settled in Fremantle, WA

CANBERRA

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1963

Fremantle

190 panel

Read their story

Thomas Greer, Carpenter, worked on the Canberra during it's construction in N. Ireland. Went on sea trials then emigrated with wife Elizabeth and 4 daughters, Margaret, Irene, Amanda and Geraldine. They settled in Coolbellup 1963 and had another daughter, Colleen. They have remained here ever since.

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  • A great story about a good couple who helped build the Australia people love and enjoy today. They have loved Australia and remained true to the best traditions of their country of birth.

    Wed 7 Aug 2019

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